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AlphaDAO Import Genie

The AlphaDAO Import Genie provides powerful and fast means to import data from a backend data source (like MySQL, SQL Server, etc.) - faster than the Alpha ADO Import that was introduced in Version 7. As a point and click tool, it is suitable for beginners. By Selwyn Rabins, Alpha Software CTO (2007).
Running time 14:52. Click to play...

Databases from Access and Excel Data

Alpha Five's new Welcome screen provides a quick way to create a new database - either from existing data in Excel or Access or from a predesigned template. By Selwyn Rabins, CTO Alpha Software (2007).
Running time 4:48. Click to play...

Passive Linked Tables

Passive linked tables give you a snapshot of data from an SQL data source. This is especially useful for creating reports. By Selwyn Rabins, CTO Alpha Software (2007).
Running time 10:25. Click to play...

Database Explorer

The Database Explorer gives you a tree view of the tables and fields in both your local databases and remote (SQL) databases. By Selwyn Rabins, CTO Alpha Software (2007).
Running time 6:57. Click to play...

SQL Command Window

Alpha Five's SQL Command Windows gives you quick access to data in any ADO/ODBC compliant database. Its point and click query builder means you do not need to know SQL to create and execute SQL queries. By Selwyn Rabins, CTO Alpha Software (2007).
Running time 7:39. Click to play...

The Alpha Five Report Writer

This tutorial shows you exactly what you need to know to create reports. It shows you calculations, totals, graphics, how to divide records into groups, and more. Suitable for beginners and intermediate users - you will create a sophisticated report from scratch. By Dave McCormick, (2007).
Running time 45:00. Click to play...

Reporting with SQL: Part 1

Alpha Five lets you create reports from backend SQL data sources both by using passive linked tables (see video above) as well as through a direct connection to the data source. This video shows you how. It also covers the use of two or more different data sources in the same report, and the use of arguments that allow you to filter report data. This series also shows the Xbasic commands for running reports and creating SQL data connections. Part 1 of 2. By Selwyn Rabins, Alpha Software CTO (2007).
Running time 23:25. Click to play...

Reporting with SQL: Part 2

Alpha Five lets you create reports from backend SQL data sources both by using passive linked tables (see video above) as well as through a direct connection to the data source. This video shows you how. It also covers the use of two or more different data sources in the same report, and the use of arguments that allow you to filter report data. This series also shows the Xbasic commands for running reports and creating SQL data connections. Part 2 of 2. By Selwyn Rabins, Alpha Software CTO (2007).
Running time 15:17. Click to play...

Alpha Five Speed Comparison with Access and Filemaker

When dealing with large tables, the performance of Alpha Five is significantly better than that of Microsoft Access or FileMaker. This video demonstrates benchmark tests performed by Selwyn Rabins, Alpha Software CTO (2008).
Running time 3:00. Click to play...

Working with Millions of Records

Alpha Five can handle tables with millions of records using its built in DBF database engine. In addition, it can be connected to even more powerful backend database, like SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle and others. In this video you will see how Alpha perfoms against a table containing over 1,000,000 records. By Dave McCormick, Alpha Expert (2007).
Running time 5:00. Click to play...

Web Security System

Alpha Five has a new security system for protecting your web applications. This rights-based system allows you to assign usernames and passwords, assign users to groups, and define which group of people are allowed access to which data and pages. By Jerry Brightbill, Alpha Software Programmer (2007).
Running time 8:21. Click to play...

Shaw Millworks

Take a look at a real Alpha Five application currently in daily use. Shaw Millworks uses Alpha Five to track CAD drawings for cabinetry and molding for high-end homes. By Bob Moore, Micromedia Studios (2007).
Running time 13:29. Click to play...

Getting Started with Alpha Five (simple desktop building application)

This beginner's tutorial shows you exactly what you need to know to create databases, tables and forms. It also covers some advanced form design topics to make your applications look great. By Dave McCormick, (2007).
Running time 25:00. Click to play...

Browse Features

Shows you how to make great looking tabular views of your data, using the latest tools in Version 8. By Selwyn Rabins, Alpha Software CTO (2006).
Running time 10:47. Click to play...

Alpha Five on a Virtual Private Server (VPS)

If you want the security and reliability of a data center - without the expense of leasing a server - a Virtual Private Server account (VPS) might be just what you need. See how to set up the Application Server on a VPS account, using GoDaddy as an example. Step-by-step instructions with Alpha Expert, Dave McCormick, (2008).
Running time 14:54. Click to play...

Building a (quick) Web Application using SQL Data

Do you have data in Access, MySQL, SQL Server or Oracle? This video shows you step-by-step how to connect to an SQL data source. From there a web page page is built for viewing, entering, updating and deleting data. You learn everything you need to get up and running in under 10 minutes. By Dave McCormick, Alpha Five Expert (2007).
Running time 7:40. Click to play...

Web Based Contact Manager: Part 1

See how to build a web based contact manager using Alpha Five. Part 1 of 2. By Jerry Brightbill, Alpha Five Programmer (2007).
Running time 15:52. Click to play...

Web Based Contact Manager: Part 2

See how to build a web based contact manager using Alpha Five. Part 2 of 2. By Jerry Brightbill, Alpha Five Programmer (2007).
Running time 24:26. Click to play...

Alpha Five for Alpha Four Users

Still have an application in Alpha Four? In this one hour video, Alpha Four / Alpha Five expert Francis Peake will show you how to make the transition to Windows and beyond. By Francis Peake, Proctor and Peake (2007).
Running time 67:00. Click to play...